Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 comes down to balancing cost against performance and features. The Vivobook Go 15 is significantly less expensive and could be a good fit for basic tasks like web browsing, light office work, and media consumption, especially if you prefer larger screens and need a simple, cost-effective option. However, the EliteBook 845 G9 offers more power, better graphics, and a higher-resolution screen suitable for more demanding work like photo editing, multitasking, and business use. It has a more robust feature set, including a backlit keyboard and additional ports, which could be important for professional users, although it's heavier on the wallet. Also, the EliteBook's smaller size makes it more portable compared to the Vivobook, which might be an important factor if you travel frequently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the HP EliteBook 845 G9.
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 offers lesser performance for general use due to its lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, and basic screen quality, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 delivers a higher quality experience with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, a superior IPS screen with higher brightness and color coverage, and longer battery life. Additionally, the EliteBook is more portable considering its weight and dimensions, and it offers a more comfortable keyboard and better speakers, making it a more complete package for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is not suitable for gaming and 3D applications because it uses a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a TN panel, which usually offers poorer viewing angles and color quality compared to the IPS screen on the HP EliteBook 845 G9. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a better AMD Radeon 660M GPU and an IPS display, which tends to provide better color accuracy and consistency.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and Intel UHD Graphics, falls short for engineering and design compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9, which boasts a robust AMD Ryzen processor, higher RAM, and AMD Radeon graphics, necessary for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
5.9/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen likely has lower resolution and dimmer brightness, making it less suitable for tasks where detail and clarity are important, such as general use, and it may not cover the wider color gamuts required for accurate color work in engineering and design. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, on the other hand, probably offers a good balance of resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, making it a good fit for general use and professional design tasks, yet it may lack a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D rendering. The importance of the refresh rate, paired with resolution and panel quality, becomes a limiting factor for both laptops when it comes to gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$740
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"The high-end version of the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with a Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS, 32GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD packs a lot of power, but is still quiet and cool enough to operate in noise-sensitive environments. Quiet, cool and drawing on a massive 40 watts from the APU at the same time, however, is not possible. The 14-incher only has a single-fan solution and it only just manages to keep an near unthrottled Ryzen 9 in check."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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